Deactivating The Front Passenger Airbag - Skoda Yeti Owner's Manual

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If special attachments are required in the area of the steering wheel because of
a physical disability.
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If different seats have been fitted (e.g. orthopaedic seats without side airbags).
The front passenger airbag can be switched off with the key-operated
switch » page

173, Deactivating the front passenger airbag.

We recommend that you ask a ŠKODA service partner to deactivate any other air-
bags.
Monitoring the airbag system
The operational capability of the airbag system is monitored electronically, includ-
ing when one of the airbags is switched off.
Airbag deactivated using diagnostic equipment
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The warning light lights up for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition is
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switched on and then flashes again for approximately 12 seconds.
Front passenger airbag deactivated using the key switch in the storage com-
partment
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The warning light lights up for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition is
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switched on.
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The warning light » Fig. 145
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switched on.
Note
The national regulations for switching off airbags must be observed.
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A ŠKODA service partner will be able to inform you which, if any, of your vehi-
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cle's airbags can or must be deactivated.
on page 173 lights up after the ignition is
Deactivating the front passenger airbag
Fig. 145 Key switch for front passenger airbag/warning light for front pas-
senger airbag activation/deactivation
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 172.
Only the front passenger airbag is deactivated with the key switch.
Switching off
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Switch off the ignition.
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Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
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Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch into position
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Close the storage box on the front passenger's side.
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Check that the warning light in the      text
 
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after the ignition is switched on.
Switching on
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Switch off the ignition.
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Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
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Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch into position
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Close the storage box on the front passenger's side.
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Check that the warning light in the      text
 
after the ignition is switched on.
The warning light goes out 65 seconds after the key switch status has
 
changed or after the ignition is switched on.
» Fig. 145 OFF.
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lights up
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» Fig. 145 ON.
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lights up
3
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Airbag system